Author Archives: bluntshovels
Understanding the NDIS: Mr Hockey, it’s not that hard
This morning on ABC Radio National, I was slightly astonished to hear the Shadow Treasurer say that no one understand the NDIS and that none of the details are known. I’m sure that came as a surprise to all the myriad of groups who have taken the time to read the legislation and the rules, and make submissions over […]
It’s getting hot out here; or why climate change connects the policy dots in Western Sydney
As part of this series on Western Sydney, climate change may seem like the most unlikely of topics to cover. But for anyone who believes climate change is a real threat, then the projected impacts for people in Western Sydney must be on the table. Everything from transport to housing policy should be incorporating a […]
Get a job, bogans; or why Western Sydney is more complicated than that
Reblogged from bluntshovels: The political conversation about Western Sydney over the past week has veered from bewildered wonderment, through ignorant derision and into utter rubbish. My frustration has grown, as I sit on the train in the morning, winding my way through the suburbs into the city. Often this week, I’ve looked up from the […]
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